September 1st, 2021
Suppose you’ve been involved in a crash with a tractor-trailer, box truck, or another commercial motor vehicle (vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 or more pounds). In...
August 6th, 2021
Trucking cases are far more complex than car wreck cases. Not only are there potentially more responsible parties to consider, but there is much more evidence available both from publicly...
July 29th, 2021
Crashes involving trucks and 18-wheelers can have serious consequences. Previously, we have discussed the different types of vehicles that can be classified as commercial motor vehicles, how to identify them, and...
April 15th, 2021
How Insurance Companies Work The primary thing insurance companies do is evaluate risk and act accordingly. When you apply for auto insurance, companies look at your driving history, the value...
January 17th, 2020
Rafi Law Firm handles a lot of commercial motor vehicle cases. That includes cases against truckers, ambulance drivers, tow trucks, delivery drivers, and just about anyone else who was on...
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January 10th, 2020
If you are injured in a car accident, the law allows you to recover against the driver or person that caused the accident and your injuries. However, many times the...
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March 13th, 2019
The unfortunate answer--it depends. Moving trucks are dangerous Moving trucks are extremely dangerous for several reasons. First, just like tractor-trailers or semi-trucks, moving trucks are big and heavy. Moving trucks...
October 7th, 2016
This is the second post about making sure you have all the evidence you need for your case. In the first post, we talked about the proactive steps you can...
July 7th, 2016
Trucking companies and truck drivers must follow the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, which are federal laws designed to keep our roads safe. These Regulations only apply to certain vehicles,...